NBA 2K23 ratings: The top-rated players for each position and best rookies

NBA 2K23 is finally here, and players worldwide are amped to dive back into the best-selling basketball title out there for players. 

With each iteration of 2K comes an ample amount of changes and additions for players to check out, and one of the most exciting aspects each year is the player ratings.

2K’s rating system skews their performance off real-life metrics, and they’ll vary throughout the year depending on how a player plays. However, it’s always good to know what the ratings are before you dive in.

We’re going to run over the highest-rated players at each position within NBA 2K23.

Top Rated Players In NBA 2K23

While some of the top players remain the same from previous titles, such as LeBron James and Kevin Durrant, there are some new faces within the upper echelon of 2K.

Some rookies will be looking to make a name for themselves within the league, while other players are looking to break through finally after being in the league for quite some time. 

Below are the top-rated players at each position within NBA 2K23! 

PG

1. Stephen Curry – Golden State Warriors – 96 OVR.
2. Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks – 95 OVR.
3. Ja Morant – Memphis Grizzlies – 93 OVR.
4. Chris Paul – Phoenix Suns – 90 OVR.
5. Trae Young – Atlanta Hawks – 90 OVR.
6. Damian Lillard – Portland Trail Blazers – 89 OVR.
7. Kyrie Irving – Brooklyn Nets- 89 OVR.
8. LaMelo Ball – Charlotte Hornets – 87 OVR.
9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder – 87 OVR.
10. Darius Garland – Cleveland Cavaliers – 87 OVR.

SG

1. Devin Booker – Phoenix Suns – 91 OVR.
2. James Harden – Philadelphia 76ers – 89 OVR.
3. Donovan Mitchell – Cleveland Cavaliers – 88 OVR.
4. Paul George – Los Angeles Clippers – 88 OVR.
5. Zach LaVine – Chicago Bulls – 88 OVR.
6. Bradley Beal – Washington Wizards – 87 OVR.
7. Anthony Edwards – Minnesota Timberwolves – 86 OVR.
8. C.J. McCollum – New Orleans Pelicans – 85 OVR.
9. Tyrese Haliburton – Indiana Pacers – 84 OVR.
10. Tyler Herro – Miami Heat – 84 OVR.

SF 

1. LeBron James – Los Angeles Lakers – 96 OVR.
2. Kawhi Leonard – Los Angeles Clippers – 94 OVR.
3. Jimmy Butler – Miami Heat – 93 OVR.
4. DeMar DeRozan – Chicago Bulls – 89 OVR.
5. Jaylen Brown – Boston Celtics – 87 OVR.
6. Khris Middleton – Milwaukee Bucks – 86 OVR.
7. Brandon Ingram – New Orleans Pelicans – 86 OVR.
8. R.J. Barrett – New York Knicks – 84 OVR.
9. Andrew Wiggins – Golden State Warriors – 84 OVR.
10. Mikal Bridges – Phoenix Suns – 83 OVR.

PF

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks – 97 OVR.
2. Kevin Durant – Brooklyn Nets – 96 OVR.
3. Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics – 93 OVR.
4. Anthony Davis – Los Angeles Lakers – 90 OVR.
5. Zion Williamson – New Orleans Pelicans – 87 OVR.
6. Domantas Sabonis – Sacramento Kings – 86 OVR.
7. Pascal Siakam – Toronto Raptors – 86 OVR.
8. Evan Mobley – Cleveland Cavaliers – 84 OVR.
9. Scottie Barnes – Toronto Raptors – 84 OVR.
10. Jaren Jackson Jr. – Memphis Grizzlies – 83 OVR.

C

1. Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers – 96 OVR.
2. Nikola Jokic – Denver Nuggets – 96 OVR.
3. Karl-Anthony Towns – Minnesota Timberwolves – 89 OVR.
4. Rudy Gobert – Minnesota Timberwolves – 88 OVR.
5. Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat – 87 OVR.
6. DeAndre Ayton – Phoenix Suns – 85 OVR.
7. Kristaps Porzingis – Washington Wizards – 85 OVR.
8. Jarret Allen – Cleveland Cavaliers – 85 OVR.
9. Robert Williams III – Boston Celtics – 85 OVR.
10. Clint Capela – Atlanta Hawks – 84 OVR.

Rookies

While these players aren’t near the top of the individual rating board, it’s still exciting to see some of the top picks in this year’s NBA Draft bolster impressive ratings from the get-go.

However, OKC fans will have to wait and see what Chet Holmgren is made of, as the rookie sustained a season-ending injury during the Summer, so we doubt his rating will change throughout the year.

But, for the other rookies, we’re interested to hear your thoughts on if any of them are going to climb the ranks and potentially make it within the top ten for their position! 

1. Paulo Banchero – Orlando Magic – 78 OVR.
2. Jabari Smith Jr. – Houston Rockets – 78 OVR.
3. Chet Holmgren – Oklahoma City Thunder – 77 OVR.
4. Kegan Murray – Sacramento Kings – 76 OVR.
5. Jaden Ivey – Detroit Pistons – 76 OVR.

Written by Nick Farrell on behalf of GLHF.